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A news and education podcast for Australian Nurses, working together towards a healthier Australia. Proudly presented by APNA, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association. 

  1. 9h ago

    Ep 106 The Pause Pt 2 ✨

    Welcome! Leith here - I'm your host this month 🥳 MSM - Men who have sex with Men - what exactly is this cohort and how does it affect women and their sexual health? Kyla Lawson from Women Partners of Men who have Sex with Men Service, helps us understand. But first up... we finish off last month's topic - Menopause and Perimenopause with one more very important interview with Dr Sonia Davison who explains hormone therapy. 💪🏼 Plus later in the show, a few voxpops from the Festival of Nursing 2026!  - Mackay Hospital and health Service - ASHM (Australian Sexual Health) Chapters 04:15 Menopause – understanding MHT (Menopause Hormonal Therapy – formally known as HRT) 22:00 Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) 36:15 FoN Voxpops 39:20 Outro  Handy Links Jean Hailes Menopause Education Program  Australasian Menopause Society International Menopause Society  The Women Partners of Men who Have Sex with Men Service Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  2. Oct 5

    Ep. 105 The Pause...

    Ep. 105 The Pause... Matt’s last episode 😢 (for now). As promised, our episode this month is centered around women’s health and in particular menopause and perimenopause.  Leith gets personal with Qendo CEO Jess Taylor, and Matt gets the stats and facts from GP, Dr Kate Annear. In the final seg, Matt chats with Nurse Practitioner Annette Walker about her professional and personal takes on menopause. And ... 04:55 Matt says goodbye... 06:45 Jess Taylor, QENDO  47:20 Dr Kate Annear, QUM 55:28 Annette Walker-Sorianosos, Nurse Practitioner  1:13:25 Outro Handy Links RACGP Endometriosis Management Plan  QENDO Movember Men In Mind Menopause Decision Aid Resource Annette Walker-Sorianosos Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  3. Sep 5

    Ep. 104 Genetic Cancers

    Ep. 104 Genetic Cancers This episode of Nursing Australia is proudly brought to you by Inherited Cancers Australia, the nation’s only charity dedicated to supporting families affected by inherited cancer risk.  Inherited Cancers Australia (02:35) First up today we've got a little seg for you with a certified genetic counsellor ... what is that and why is that relevant to you!?  Abbott - The Muscle Health Algorithm (16:50) And following that little seg, we’ve got a very interesting chat with a GP who loves to talk about muscles and muscle health, her name is Dr Anita Munoz. This segment of the podcast is sponsored by global healthcare company, Abbott.   Handy Links Inherited Cancers Australia  Abbott - The Muscle Health Algorithm Men in Mind Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  4. Aug 10

    Ep. 103 🥸 MO-VEMBER - An August special

    Welcome to our Movember episode of Nursing Australia…. Yes that’s right its August but this is our Mo-vember (as in the charity with the moustaches) episode. So why are we doing this now in August? Because Movember is not just one event that happens in November each year, its actually a year-round advocacy organisation that looks out for men’s health - and as they put it: they stop men dying young.    First up, you’ll hear from nurse Hayley Hodgson and her experiences dealing with men’s health in the bush.  Then, for a bit of fun, we’ve got some silly chats we did with the Mo staff on the ground at the Festival of Nursing last week, including their brick throwing contest.  Then finally Dr Zach Seidler cuts a little more in-depth about some of the issues affecting boys and men.  Thanks to everyone who attended the FON, Leith and I and the rest of the APNA team loved meeting you all. Keep your ears to the ground in the coming months for interviews and vox pops we did while there. Handy Links:  Men in Mind  Movember Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  5. Season 6 Trailer

    TEASER: Healing All Along

    A two-minute taste of our July episode ... the full episode is out now! Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  6. Jul 12

    Ep. 102 Healing All Along 🚐 ☀️

    Enjoy this special episode of Nursing Australia, as producer Leith takes you on a winding journey. Leith follows nurse Alli through a baffling medical ordeal that forced her to trust her instincts and fight to be heard. (Teased in last month's episode) And Leith and Matt will see you at the APNA conference in Melbourne! Come and say hi!  Handy Links:  Australian Medicines Handbook Australian Medicines Handbook on Linkedin Check out the FESTIVAL OF NURSING 2026  Discover Heath Cert    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  7. May 31

    Ep. 101 The Prescription for Safer Practice

    Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice?  This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector.  PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a powerful first-hand story of missed symptoms, a rare diagnosis, and life on the other side of the healthcare system.  The latest Nursing Australia News (05:50) Nurse safety concerns, AI hospital risk shift, diphtheria response  Segment: (08:10) Safe Prescribing  Healthcare is underpressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice?  This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector.  Handy Links:  Australian Medicines Handbook Australian Medicines Handbook on Linkedin Check out the FESTIVAL OF NURSING 2026  Discover Heath Cert    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

  8. May 4

    Ep. 100 Live from Women Deliver & Teen Prescriptions Under the Microscope

    Content warning: This episode contains discussion of youth mental health, antidepressant prescribing, self-harm and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available via on 13 11 14, or call 000 in an emergency. This month on the podcast: 🩺 The latest Nursing Australia News Aged care workers score another pay boost, artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion into healthcare settings, and new workforce pressures place fresh scrutiny on the future of Australian nursing. 🌏 Segment 1: Live from Women Deliver Melbourne We take you inside — one of the world’s largest gender equity and global health conferences — as leaders, clinicians, advocates and policymakers gather in Melbourne to discuss the future of women’s health, reproductive rights, sex workers, leadership and healthcare equity. 🧠 Segment 2: Teen Mental Health & Antidepressants Under the Microscope Rates of anxiety, depression and psychological distress among teenagers and young adults continue to rise — alongside increasing antidepressant prescribing in younger Australians. We explore the data, the debate, and the difficult questions facing clinicians, families and young people navigating mental healthcare today. From global health diplomacy to deeply personal healthcare decisions, this episode examines the pressures shaping the next generation of care. If this episode raises concerns for you or someone you know, support is available via (13 11 14), (1800 55 1800), or emergency services on 000. QHUB  Life changing tools beyond the script webinar   Minding your Mental Wellbeing Decision Tool     Quality Use of Medicines Alliance   FESTIVAL OF NURSING 2026  Discover SERCO RTO    Create Justice  Scarlett Alliance  Gender Equity Victoria  Prof Cath Chamberlain, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health The Fred Hollows Foundation  Vision 2020 Guttmacher Institute Sarah Corrigan, NATSIWA (National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance) Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

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A news and education podcast for Australian Nurses, working together towards a healthier Australia. Proudly presented by APNA, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association. 

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    APNA - The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
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    Clean
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    © 2026 The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)
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    Nursing Australia

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